No notification that I have unread text messages without opening the messaging app

[AC Question]

I have an HTC One m7 on AT&T running kit kat 4.4. I recently came from windows phone and before that IOS. Both of these platfroms would show that you have unread text messages without opening the messaging app but my HTC doesn't. It notifies you when you first get the text message but if you work in a high noise area you may not hear it or feel the vibration. It would be nice if there was a little number on top of the messaging icon that said how many unread messages you have. Is there any way to get this?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Try something like SMS Unread Count.

 

[7055]

I downloaded that and it doesn't do anything. It's just a separate app and when I open it, it's just a blank screen